ETSC: Technology & the EALRs - Writing
The student writes clearly and effectively.
Through interactive educational software, students will develop the concept and design of their writing piece. (Example: the use of software that prompts the reader to make decisions about his/her ideas and topics)
With the use of word processors and publishing software, students will apply writing conventions (Example: Microsoft Works, PageMaker)
With the use of smart keyboards, students will write independently. (Examples: DreamWriters, AlphaSmart Keyboards, E-Mates)
The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
Using word processors, publishing software and e-mail, students will write for different audiences. (Examples: word processor for teacher, e-mail for electronic pen pals, page layout software for community)
Using educational software, word processors and publishing software, students will write in a variety of different forms. (Example: Broderbund's Amazing Writing Machine prompts elementary students and provides templates for letters, journals, poetry, essays and stories. Word processors and publishing programs are more appropriate for older students.)
Using technical software, students will write for career-related applications. (Examples: web publishing software for homepages, word processing for research reports, CAD software for blueprints, spreadsheets for consumer-spending charts)
Using features in word processors, students will cite sources or technical documents (Examples: bibliographies, references, footnotes, endnotes)
The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
Using concept-mapping and outlining software, students will engage in the pre-writing process. (Example: Story mapping software such as Inspiration and outlining software such as PowerPoint or word processors for brainstorming and generating ideas)
Using word processing software, students will draft, revise and edit their writing piece. (Examples: the word processor for entering text, the cut/copy/paste features for revisions, the dictionary and thesaurus for vocabulary work)
Using graphic programs, clip art from CD's and on-line resources, students will illustrate the writing piece with appropriate images. (Examples: illustrations created with SuperPaint, and images from clip art CD's and Internet sources)
Using publishing software, students will produce a final published piece. (Examples: web-publishing software for putting the piece on the WWW, desktop publishing software for creating professional layouts, such as newspapers, brochures, flyers and reports.
The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
Using word processors, scanners, and mass storage devices such as zip disks or recordable CD's, students will assess their own strengths and needs for improvement. (Examples: the collection of writing pieces included in an electronic portfolio)
Using electronic mail and video-conferencing, students will seek and offer feedback on their own writing and the writing of others. (Examples: on-line collaboration to interact with other students)